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• Woman who shouted 'I have the virus' before coughing on food gets prison time, must pay store $30K

  August 25, 2021 12:51 PM

  WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - A woman who intentionally coughed and spit on food displays at a supermarket after exclaiming that she had the coronavirus will serve time in prison and must pay up thousands of dollars because of the tirade. Margaret Cirko was first arrested after her outburst in Pennsylvania... more »

• Strawberry farmers inspect ice storm damaged crops Play Video

  February 21, 2021 8:29 PM

  SPRINGFIELD - Strawberry farmers got their first look at their crop after the ice storm hit Louisiana last week. "I was fearing it would be a little worse than what it is, but we are still going to lose 30-35 percent of our crop right now," Trey... more »

• Strawberry farmers brace themselves for more freezing weather Play Video

  February 18, 2021 9:46 PM

  AMITE CITY - Strawberry farms across the state are dealing with the harsh effects of this week's winter storm, and with even more frigid weather on its way, farmers are doing everything they can to save their crops. "This is terrible weather. We need it to be seventy degrees... more »

• The strawberry harvest has arrived Play Video

  March 26, 2019 7:20 PM

  HOLDEN - Spring is here, and flowers aren't the only things blossoming this season. Farmers in the heart of strawberry country are hustling as the season is reaching its peak. The Poche family is known for their sweet strawberries, but a lot more history comes with there more than... more »

• Valentine's Day arrangements don't arrive, customers not happy Play Video

  February 15, 2019 7:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - For once, you can't blame the guy for a late Valentine's Day gift. Corey Dalfrey says he's ordered from Edible Arrangements in the past and has never had a problem. It's why he chose to order an arrangement online for his wife for Valentine's Day. ... more »

• Experts: Citrus trees should survive recent freezes

  January 27, 2017 4:58 PM

  ABBEVILLE - Citrus trees that dropped leaves and fruit after the recent freeze should survive, according to LSU AgCenter horticulture experts. Dan Devenport, AgCenter horticulture agent in Vermilion and Lafayette parishes, said the sudden cold snap was a shock to citrus trees. Cold weather is usually preceded by gradually... more »